A permanent memorial ?

Aaron_K

With yesterday's sad news of Bart Thomas passing, and the loss of Heymikey last year, I got to thinking that it would be nice to show our heartfelt appreciation for their contributions of experience and advise to this forum, by having a permanent section/forum somewhere on Bonsaitalk, with maybe photos and an epitaph.

I'd very much like to hear peoples thoughts and ideas on this and others, and if something of this nature would be possible.

All the best,

Aaron

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BrianBay9

That sounds like a great idea....perhaps with a favorite quote, tree or virtual?

BB9

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Ian_Homer

Aaron,

That sounds like a very nice idea... but we will need to run it by Matt and see what can be done.

Also on where exactly, we could put such a feature.
Maybe a "In Memorium" section under the Gallery?

More thought required

Regards,
Ian.

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fkokkas

Bonsai creations are good..... but there's always a human hand, imagination, and love behind these little "wonders".
Many of the trees will still remain on this world after their creators have long gone, so why not remember them as well?

Especially if they are people that we have shared our thoughts and worries about many things!

I'm 100% behind you on this guys!
(If it's possible that is.)

Fanis

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zen

I think it is a great idea, and would be a grand gesture, toward lifting up the standard to which we live our lives, in bonsai, and in relation to each other.

I am very much a proponent of this idea, and if there is any way that I can help, perhaps with graphics, ,or in any other way, I would be happy, no, honoured, to.

Thanks for the Idea and the sentiment Aaron, you are a good man.

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Craig Cowing

Excellent idea.

Craig Cowing

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rowan57

Perhaps if a photo of the person with their favourite tree or a tree could be found, this could be used as the first post and then those who were close to the person could post their memories? How about a section called "Fond Memories" or something along those lines?

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ChrisM

got my vote! great idea.

chris

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